--- title: "JANUS Associates Cybersecurity Blog: Threat Reports & Industry Insights | Ransomware" description: Ransomware | Stay ahead of cyber threats with our expert analysis, trend reports, and actionable security insights from JANUS Associates; Cybersecurity Experts. image: https://info.janusassociates.com/hubfs/JANUS-Security-November-2025-Cyber-Threat-Report-Social.png --- [JANUS](https://janusassociates.com/) Protecting our clients' data & best interests since 1988. 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Law firms are valuable targets for a multitude of reasons, but most recently they have been targeted as law firms are increasingly transitioning data to cloud-based platforms and web-based apps. While these technologies facilitate data accessibility, they also expand the attack surface and significantly increase the probability of vulnerabilities. [Read More](https://info.janusassociates.com/blog/ransomware-negotiations-for-law-practices-navigating-the-complexities-of-dealing-with-hackers) ## [Cyber Attack Trends in 2023](https://info.janusassociates.com/blog/cyber-attack-trends-in-2023) In 2021, the ransomware industry in the United States alone resulted in over [$1 billion](https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/01/politics/us-banks-ransomware-payments-2021/index.html) in payments to cyber criminals. Given the ever-evolving nature of technology, there's no doubt that criminals will try to capitalize on the latest trends in cyber-attacks to make even more money. 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The entire session has been published on YouTube and full information is detailed below. [Read More](https://info.janusassociates.com/blog/us-electronic-crimes-task-force-announcement) ## [Cyber Security Tips in the Age of Ongoing Attacks](https://info.janusassociates.com/blog/cyber-security-tips-in-the-age-of-ongoing-attacks) Ransomware and hacking is a major problem and effective cyber security is the only way to safeguard your operations and assets. The risk of not taking care of business is losing your business. 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